Don't Discriminate Thalassaemia Patients, Employers Told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor Sunday advised employers, both in the public and private sectors, to provide equal chances in employment to thalassaemia patients or those with inherited blood disorders.
She said these people should be looked upon as normal human beings and be given fair and equal opportunities.
"With help and support (medication), they can work as a normal person. Please do not discriminate them," she told reporters after flagging off the "Batik Charity Walk" at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) Park.
The walk, participated by 300 participants, including 100 thalassaemia patients, raised about RM20,000 for the Thalassaemia Association of Malaysia, a non-governmental organisation responsible for creating awareness about blood disorders and the need for population screening for carriers among them.
The walk organised by the association was to raise funds for medicines and medical equipment for needy thalassaemia patients.